I AM MOVING TO...... BULGARIA! (or at least trying to)

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  • Опубликовано: 24 ноя 2024

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  • @dmitriyapak
    @dmitriyapak Месяц назад +244

    Ukraine + Canada = Bulgaria

    • @AlinaMcleod
      @AlinaMcleod  Месяц назад +34

      You know you're not wrong lol

    • @ralfmoll5727
      @ralfmoll5727 Месяц назад +10

      @@AlinaMcleod I hope, You will be able to do some EU travels anyway. For example to Vilnius, Riga and Tallinn next summer.

    • @tanernone3033
      @tanernone3033 Месяц назад +5

      @@ralfmoll5727
      Just take care they don't understand that you are a Russian descend.Baltics always liked Russians but last 2 years that dislike reached the hatred level

    • @Voplz
      @Voplz Месяц назад +2

      😅😅

    • @kosarkosar7683
      @kosarkosar7683 Месяц назад

      @@tanernone3033 Already thirty years ago, the Balts took away the citizenship of the Russian ethnic group, prevented them from accessing apartments, and expelled them from their jobs. They have a plan that the Russians will emigrate because of this, if they introduce apartheid against the Russians.

  • @Atiel13
    @Atiel13 Месяц назад +567

    30 years ago, Bulgarians were making songs about emigrating from Bulgaria to Canada. Today, Canadians are immigrating to Bulgaria. I guess we managed to do something right during that time. Welcome Alina! :)

    • @babiyarnazarismaily6207
      @babiyarnazarismaily6207 Месяц назад +32

      There was a song even about that"hey Canada,hey Canada I will sell my red lada,I will sell my last riza(shirt) for Montreal ticket and visa"😂people just found out that the organic food and clear air are the most important and in Bulgaria they have both and if you want to have a house with yard in Canada this will cost you probably a million while in Bulgarian village you can find one for 20-30 thousand dollars depends on the condition and even for less that 10 000but with need of repairs

    • @maxalgama4173
      @maxalgama4173 Месяц назад +5

      Dear Alina, please let us know honestly why Bulgaria??? The real Reasons?????❤

    • @c.iulius
      @c.iulius Месяц назад +2

      @@babiyarnazarismaily6207 A house comparable in features, finish and size to a 1M CAD house in Canada at the same distance from the capital will cost you close to 1M CAD in Bulgaria, too. And in a sufficiently remote village 30k CAD get you a tear down property in a bad area. Apartment units are cheaper than in Canada, but they come unfinished (this doubles the price, unless you are a competent jack-of-all-trades and do the work on your own).

    • @babiyarnazarismaily6207
      @babiyarnazarismaily6207 Месяц назад +3

      @@c.iulius I agree that arround Sofia houses are very expensive,but in the country side arround smaller cities the prices are still very low,but rising really fast with more people buying properties for investment,or for living,like old couples from the UK or Germany and all of western Europe and a lot of buyers from Russia as well,

    • @valtosheva
      @valtosheva Месяц назад

      @@babiyarnazarismaily6207 A house in a village, eh? Sure... with no indoor plumbing and no bathrooms in the house, lol. Do tell how many Bulgarian villages have water and sewage systems! I will tell you - 3.2%. Do you realize what story this 3.2% tells? BTW, do you know that Bulgaria’s water supply pipes - where they exist - contain asbestos? Aнd there is rationing of the water due to limited water supply? And what exactly is she going to do living in a village with 5 grannies left there? Last time we travelled through a few Bulgarian villages we could barely see the houses, overtaken by weeds and wild bushes, Mother Nature having a full reign. Life after humans in all its glorious display! As for the clean air... you haven't been to Canada, have you? And in this case you have no clue what clean air and clean water actually are. Also, when you are saying "a house with a yard in Canada" I laughed because ALL hoses in Canada come with a yard, lol!

  • @MrZonYT
    @MrZonYT Месяц назад +227

    Voluntarily moving from Toronto, CA to Bulgaria would sound insane 20years ago, now everybody understands her move haha times are changing fast!!

    • @danchokonstantinov6735
      @danchokonstantinov6735 Месяц назад

      If Kamala is placed in the White House, you will learn bolshevism first hand .

    • @Ульяна-Орлова
      @Ульяна-Орлова Месяц назад +16

      Я прожила несколько лет в Болгарии, но недавно я вернулась на свою Родину/Россию. У меня остались только хорошие воспоминания. Я пишу по-русски, потому что у меня проблемы с болгарской грамматикой.

    • @CarolA-xe5oq
      @CarolA-xe5oq 28 дней назад +5

      @@Ульяна-ОрловаWe love and support Russia forever 🇧🇬❤️🇷🇺

    • @tonyg3091
      @tonyg3091 26 дней назад +1

      Skiing is WAY better in Bulgaria.

    • @LordOfSweden
      @LordOfSweden 15 дней назад +1

      Canda is Can-India at this point, i've seen

  • @miradaneva5116
    @miradaneva5116 Месяц назад +350

    Hey Alina, I am so happy you've chosen Bulgaria. Welcome to our country❤❤❤

    • @AlinaMcleod
      @AlinaMcleod  Месяц назад +25

      Thank you so much :)

    • @JohnMikhail-q8f
      @JohnMikhail-q8f Месяц назад +7

      @miradaneva5116 love your country. Are you orthodoxy

    • @filipfilipov8716
      @filipfilipov8716 Месяц назад +5

      @@JohnMikhail-q8f yes we are

    • @JohnMikhail-q8f
      @JohnMikhail-q8f Месяц назад +9

      @@filipfilipov8716 nice to meet you. Even in my country Iraq we have Orthodox

    • @miro2189
      @miro2189 24 дня назад +2

      Well done 🏆 :) Молодец🎉:) Я поздравляю Вам с вашем выбором:) Алина 💐

  • @JackGreystoke
    @JackGreystoke Месяц назад +150

    Welcome to Bulgaria. I moved here from U.K. two years ago. I love it here. Hope it does the trick for you too.

    • @valiantone395
      @valiantone395 27 дней назад

      Idiot everyone will move there and in a few years it will be like Londonistan 🤣🤣🤣

    • @LordOfSweden
      @LordOfSweden 15 дней назад

      What the heck are you doing in Bulgaria?

    • @LordOfSweden
      @LordOfSweden 12 дней назад

      @ToddMcInTosh-dn3db Why would I go to the poorest country in Europe. Lmao. Im good.

    • @LordOfSweden
      @LordOfSweden 12 дней назад

      @ToddMcInTosh-dn3db What? Stop malding over me stating a fact.

    • @machristos3730
      @machristos3730 9 дней назад

      @ToddMcInTosh-dn3db Han är Svensk bry dig inte om det. Avundsjuka är dem. Om han visste att Hollywood har 3 studios in Thessaloniki och vi har här Arnold S, Angelina Luli, Stalone och andra som gjort filmer i staden skulle han svara samma sak. What the heck have they studios there and doing movies and not in Stockholm lool. Han vetr nog inte heller att om Erdogan visslar så blir Malmö nyKosovo. :)

  • @evertonmv1217
    @evertonmv1217 Месяц назад +20

    I am Brazilian and during my youth I was dreaming about moving to "a better country'. Today in my 40s, having visited many "better countries", I realize that, even being a "bad" country, living here is not so bad. The sad true is that it is not because Brazil has improved a lot, but the 'better' countries have gone downhill. At least here, if you have qualification for a job with high demand, you can enjoy a good life in terms of earning/costs balance, plus you can make an appointment to good (private) doctors to the next week (usually). All the best in Bulgaria!

    • @thylacine1004
      @thylacine1004 29 дней назад +1

      Brazil is a decent country,just look at the girls down the beach.....Safety is an issue,the West is not so good no more,inflation has turned it into a shithole with no affordable housing.Pensioners have to move abroad to survive and geo abitrade there currency...

    • @borisatanasov
      @borisatanasov День назад

      The same is valid for Bulgaria too

  • @concierge7034
    @concierge7034 Месяц назад +102

    I've spent 20 years abroad, and I'm back to Bulgaria. My only dream now is to buy something near Nessebar as a permanent place of living

  • @koynov333
    @koynov333 Месяц назад +145

    Welcome! I am really happy person like you will be here ❤ We really need more positive people like you❤

    • @AlinaMcleod
      @AlinaMcleod  Месяц назад +11

      Thank you so much :)

    • @Resmith18SR
      @Resmith18SR Месяц назад +1

      @@AlinaMcleod You're the total package Alina, Classy, Beautiful, and Intelligent. XOXOXO

    •  Месяц назад +1

      yes you need people like her because bulgaristan is left with only turks and roma and few tatars like you hahah

  • @r.a.3984
    @r.a.3984 Месяц назад +51

    Welcome to Bulgaria love! I’ve been living in USA then UK and for 2 years now I’m living in Bulgaria and I love it so far 🖤

    • @elenah1384
      @elenah1384 25 дней назад

      Why don’t you people live in your own countries?!

  • @lyubena
    @lyubena Месяц назад +112

    Yay! I can't believe you picked my country from all the places you've been in the world. I've been watching you for years. Keep doing what you're doing and добре дошла!

    • @AlinaMcleod
      @AlinaMcleod  Месяц назад +7

      Thank you so much :) I'm very excited!

    •  Месяц назад +1

      probably it was the easiest to get a visa for the shittiest country in eu hahaha if it was a good country the tatars aka bukgars wouldn't have left bulgaristan haha

    • @CarolA-xe5oq
      @CarolA-xe5oq 28 дней назад +1

      That’s because we have the most beautiful country, dear… we should appreciate our Bulgaria more.

    • @mocashtoday2903
      @mocashtoday2903 26 дней назад

      Thanks to the Bulgarian man’s 😂
      She is a happy newcUmer

  • @IvanKaramusalov
    @IvanKaramusalov Месяц назад +54

    Добре дошла в България Алина 😊. You have chosen a piece of paradise, which is yet to surprise you. I am extremely proud that you are showing Bulgaria to the world in this way and I am sure that you will feel very comfortable here. Keep all your virtues and be an ambassador of Bulgaria wherever you go. You will be. You have already done it with this video, which we Bulgarians will never forget. I wish you from the bottom of my heart that all your dreams come true in your new home.😊

    •  Месяц назад +1

      hahaha the shittiest country in europe bulgaristan

    • @Ульяна-Орлова
      @Ульяна-Орлова Месяц назад +5

      Я прожила несколько лет в Болгарии, но недавно я вернулась на свою Родину/Россию. У меня остались только хорошие воспоминания. Я пишу по-русски, потому что у меня проблемы с болгарской грамматикой.

    •  29 дней назад +1

      @@Ульяна-Орлова bulgarian is half russian and half macedonian

    • @katinakochovska9242
      @katinakochovska9242 28 дней назад

      🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣

    • @katinakochovska9242
      @katinakochovska9242 28 дней назад +2

      Bulgaria is the mother of those two, not a par of them. 😉

  • @matuklon
    @matuklon Месяц назад +63

    I had a feeling it was going to be Bulgaria! I remember how impressed you were when you first visited it. All the best with your move. Can't wait for more content from this underrated country.

  • @stephanieblackmore1461
    @stephanieblackmore1461 Месяц назад +26

    Bulgaria seems SO AMAZING! The nature, people, food, language and location seem so great. I want to travel there but until I get the money together, I get to watch you go through the process to get there.

    • @AlinaMcleod
      @AlinaMcleod  Месяц назад +6

      It is an incredible country! Hope you get to visit sometime :)

  • @BigBen173
    @BigBen173 Месяц назад +82

    Congratulations, Alina. As someone born and raised in Bulgaria and as your fan, I am very glad that you chose to live in my country. I hope it lives up to your expectations.

    • @AlinaMcleod
      @AlinaMcleod  Месяц назад +3

      Thank you so much :)

    • @kraz007
      @kraz007 Месяц назад +2

      Tons of fans, BigBen, wait for your turn!

    • @manman7985
      @manman7985 Месяц назад

      Дупеблизец, (предполагам Софииски). От къде на къде България ще живее за очакванията на една жена от Украйна. Ако си мислиш че си възпитан като дрънкаш простотии не си - изглеждаш дупеблизец. Образованите британци, биха казали: Надавам се, че ще се чувстваш като у дома си - точно както и образованите Българи. Дано това да ти е от помощ. Алтернативно, Софиянците заминавайте в Сърбия да се отървем от вас, че да си оправим държавата.

  • @NelsonFranks-xk1jw
    @NelsonFranks-xk1jw Месяц назад +73

    I have been looking at Bulgaria as a possible location to move to for some time now. I've visited: the first time only for a few days in 2019, then for 5 weeks in 2021 (amid COVID), when I traveled across a wide swath of the country, staying in Sofia, Plovdiv, Stara Zagora, Veliko Tarnovo and Varna a week each. Like you, the low cost of living is a big attraction, as well as the abundance of culture. I still remember the first time I visited Sofia: from the imposing Stalinist style architecture of the Largo, to the Roman ruins of Serdika, to the neo-Byzantine churches like Sveta Nedelya and Alexander Nevsky, to Ottoman mosques and Jewish synagogues all within a 10-min walk from one another. And the rest of the country is equally enthralling, both in natural and historical beauty.

    • @VVav-s8n
      @VVav-s8n Месяц назад +4

      You are so damn right , and soon great things will happen there... ❤😊😅

    • @Burevestnik9M730
      @Burevestnik9M730 Месяц назад +1

      low cost? how about you give me a price (with photo) and in 1 day I reply with the photo of the item in Toronto. btw, I just bought brand new pair of Merrel shoes for, guess what, $75cad, or 50eur. now give me the price of Merrel in Bulgaria (or any other item, whether it is soy sauce or anything).

    • @NelsonFranks-xk1jw
      @NelsonFranks-xk1jw Месяц назад

      ​@@Burevestnik9M730 - OK, so most normal people, when comparing the cost of living between two different countries, compare common things, such as the price of rent or even the price of a meal at McDonald's. But not you. Nooooooo ... I've never heard of Merrel shoes, so I have no idea if $75 is good, bad, or indifferent. Were they on clearance? And soy sauce? Your comment definitely reads as if you've been sampling some fermented sauce, though soy wasn't the first thing that came to mind. According to the website Living Cost, a fast food meal, equivalent to McDonald's, averages around $7.56 (Canadian dollars) in Bulgaria and around $10.60 in Canada. A  3-bedroom apartment in a major downtown city (80 m^2 or 860 ft^2) averages $678 in Bulgaria and $2160 in Canada. While your beloved soy sauce didn't make the cut, a mid-priced 750 ml bottle of wine averages $6.81 in Bulgaria and $13.50 in Canada. A half litre of beer (16 fl oz) averages $1.01 in Bulgaria and $2.80 in Canada. Happy now?

    • @totenkopfgrgdfhb1336
      @totenkopfgrgdfhb1336 Месяц назад

      You should check Neofit Rilski next to the biggest Historical park in the world near Varna

    • @NelsonFranks-xk1jw
      @NelsonFranks-xk1jw Месяц назад

      @@totenkopfgrgdfhb1336 - Thanks!

  • @Greensungirl
    @Greensungirl Месяц назад +48

    I'm sending you positive energy and wishing you all the best in your new home, when it happens. You are very welcome here. I'm so happy that people like you are discovering all the opportunities and potential that Bulgaria has.

  • @armandogonzales2689
    @armandogonzales2689 Месяц назад +19

    Wow, I look forward to your videos from within the country. I’ve seen your videos from a couple of years ago from Bulgaria. I live in Fort Worh, Tx. US. Seeing your videos of Bulgaria has made me, if I ever visit a country, if I ever get brave enough to fly so far away, I would want to visit Bulgaria! 😃 🙏 congratulations again!

    • @troshko1
      @troshko1 Месяц назад +2

      +1 but reverse 😂😂 Although I've been to more than 20 countries(all in Europe) and i have more than 100 flights, the fear factor is real when I am on the plane😂😂 Someday I will have to face my fear and will visit the US and Japan. These two countries are the dream for me.

    • @Ульяна-Орлова
      @Ульяна-Орлова Месяц назад +1

      Вы посетили 20 разных стран. Вы когда-нибудь были в России?

  • @neychev
    @neychev Месяц назад +72

    It is good to see people actually acknowledging Bulgaria

  • @oldaloneandfarfromhome
    @oldaloneandfarfromhome Месяц назад +21

    I am excited for you! I loved Bulgaria and Sofia. It was my first real destination as a full-time traveler.
    Plovdiv still is one of my favorite places to visit, ever!

  • @protonmarine3047
    @protonmarine3047 Месяц назад +26

    Congratulations for choosing the nicest country dear Alina. Wish you all the best...

  • @peterelan2632
    @peterelan2632 Месяц назад +10

    I am delighted to hear you choose my native country as a new home. As a person born and raised in Bulgaria and living in Toronto for 20 + years now, I second moving to BG makes perfect sense in the current situation. You will love it there. Wishing you a great time.

  • @svetdimitrov5642
    @svetdimitrov5642 Месяц назад +50

    Добре дошла в България!Само напред и нагоре!
    Поздрави

    • @Ульяна-Орлова
      @Ульяна-Орлова Месяц назад +4

      Я поняла каждое твое слово. 🤗

    • @svetdimitrov5642
      @svetdimitrov5642 26 дней назад +4

      @@Ульяна-Орлова А аз всяко твое. Явно имаме нещо общо...😉

  • @Sebilion12
    @Sebilion12 Месяц назад +13

    I am very glad you chose Bulgaria! It is a very good choice and you're going to love your stay here! Can't wait to welcome you in Bulgaria! 🎉❤😊

    • @Ульяна-Орлова
      @Ульяна-Орлова Месяц назад

      Да, я была там и жила там. Самый красивый город Болгарии - Бургас. ❤

  • @miroslavroussenov1265
    @miroslavroussenov1265 Месяц назад +18

    Welcome to Bulgaria ❤❤❤ I lived in Canada for three years. From 2019 to 2022. I loved it so much but ...as you explain why you are leaving it now, that's the reason we (my family) decided to come back from Canada. "The nicest people on Earth" ❤❤❤

    • @Ульяна-Орлова
      @Ульяна-Орлова Месяц назад +3

      И поэтому я вернулась на родину - в Россию. Тот, кто жил в другом месте, хорошо знает, что на родине всегда чувствуешь себя лучше всего. Но у меня были хорошие годы в вашей замечательной стране, поэтому я люблю и уважаю Болгарию и болгар. ❤

    • @emanuilkolev8933
      @emanuilkolev8933 26 дней назад +2

      ​@@Ульяна-ОрловаУльяна, веднага да се връщаш в България 😊 Чакам те ❤

  • @michaelh8167
    @michaelh8167 Месяц назад +33

    Alina's Bulgarian Adventure
    A Ukrainian heart, a Canadian soul,
    Alina's journey, a story untold.
    From the maple leaves to the Balkan lands,
    A new adventure, she understands.
    Bulgaria's beauty, a sight to behold,
    Mountains, beaches, history unfold.
    A change of pace, a fresh start anew,
    Alina's spirit, strong and true.
    With open arms, Bulgarians greet,
    A warm welcome, a friendly treat.
    Language barriers, they'll overcome,
    In this new land, she'll find her home.
    So Alina, go, with courage and grace,
    Embrace the culture, the time and place.
    Bulgaria's waiting, with open arms wide,
    A new adventure, a journey to guide.

  • @Vorbescdincarti
    @Vorbescdincarti Месяц назад +85

    If you still came to Bulgaria, you can visit Romania and you will discover an extremely beautiful and welcoming country.
    As a Romanian, I visited the neighboring country Bulgaria many times and found many nice sights. I send greetings this way to the Bulgarian neighbors! :)

    • @yovkoyovkov9005
      @yovkoyovkov9005 Месяц назад +8

      Kind words❤ Thank you for the kind comment and let’s keep mutual 🫡 Greeting to 🇷🇴

    • @dragoscepraga9103
      @dragoscepraga9103 Месяц назад +1

      Daca nu vorbeai doar din carti si aveai minima curiozitate sa te uiti pe canalul ei... ai fi aflat ca a mai vizitat Romania deja, in trecut...
      Si nu pot sa pricep, ce tot ii dai in halul acesta cu Romania in sus si Romania in jos... 😒 Parca ai fi copil de cresa...

    • @Vorbescdincarti
      @Vorbescdincarti Месяц назад

      @@dragoscepraga9103 ai zis că nu pricepi. Și eu nu te contrazic.

    • @dragoscepraga9103
      @dragoscepraga9103 Месяц назад +1

      @@Vorbescdincarti Hai mai dă-vă-n carichu calulului cu replici de genul… 😡😡😡

    • @dragoscepraga9103
      @dragoscepraga9103 Месяц назад +1

      @@Vorbescdincarti Apropo fii mai mult preocupat de fenomenul cărților mincinoase, din moment ce tot te dai atât de isteț în fața lumii…

  • @ivayloyotov3993
    @ivayloyotov3993 Месяц назад +8

    Добре дошла в България! Надявам се, да се чувстваш щастлива! ❤️⭐

  • @georgigeorgiev2381
    @georgigeorgiev2381 Месяц назад +9

    Welcome to Bulgaria, Alina! Wish you the best adventure of your life!

  • @Molloy1951
    @Molloy1951 Месяц назад +34

    Wishing you the best in Bulgaria, Alina! 🙌🏼

    •  29 дней назад

      me too, she'll need loads of luck in that shitty country lol

  • @P.Whitestrake
    @P.Whitestrake Месяц назад +42

    Good choice, Alina!
    I wish you the best of luck in Bulgaria.

  • @davidjohnston710
    @davidjohnston710 Месяц назад +8

    I knew it!!!!!!! Talk about intuition!!!! I remember watching your videos of you there and had the sense that you felt at home there. The variety of natural scenery was fantastic!!! Loved the old architecture too. Food is awesome. Good luck always, Alina. Wishing you the very best and much happiness.

  • @StanislavaGrigorova
    @StanislavaGrigorova Месяц назад +11

    You will love it here! As Sylvester Stallone said while filming here: “Bulgaria is the place to be” 🇧🇬🇧🇬🇧🇬 I am sure you took the right decision

  • @konstantingeorgiev7521
    @konstantingeorgiev7521 Месяц назад +7

    I am a Bulgarian and I was in Toronto for the first time two weeks ago.
    The cost of everything was absolutely incredible! How does a young family survive in Toronto, I cannot understand!
    Everyone on the meetings we had said that life is extremely expensive. They also complained about how the medical system and how one has to wait for 5-6 moths for som routine procedures. A few of my contacts from Toronto have immigrated to Panama, Colombia, etc.
    Not to mention, Toronto is packed full of immigrants and at night in some areas it didnt feel comfortable or safe at all.

    • @Наташа-Петрова
      @Наташа-Петрова 29 дней назад +2

      Мой муж болгарин, потому что я провела несколько лет в Болгарии. Сейчас мы живём в Санкт-Петербурге, лучшем городе мира.

  • @ВасилСтоичков
    @ВасилСтоичков Месяц назад +37

    From the beginning, I knew that you would choose Bulgaria. Your eyes were shining when you mentioned Bulgaria. Welcome to this wonderful country. As they say in Bulgarian "Добре Дошла" 🌹(One Bulgarian Rose for you).

  • @shBW8719
    @shBW8719 Месяц назад +10

    Congratulations, Alina! I'm fully confident that your future will be bright wherever you go!

  • @chelsearose588
    @chelsearose588 Месяц назад +10

    I'm shivering with excitement over this. I will definitely watch it. Only been following you for a couple of weeks. Subscribed.

  • @tatiana.lifeinglow
    @tatiana.lifeinglow Месяц назад +5

    Thank you Alina for sharing! ❤ exciting too see you changing life and keeping us updated! You spoke with such love in the other video about Bugaria that it felt it is in your heart! Good luck with your move! 🌿

  • @ellest7741
    @ellest7741 Месяц назад +22

    So much fuuuuuun ❤ can't wait to follow your journey ❤

  • @whirltraveller1350
    @whirltraveller1350 Месяц назад +7

    We can fully understand your decision given your heritage, especially.
    We just returned from an amazing month, mostly driving the eastern Balkans. We would have thought that it would have been Albania, but we appreciate your rationale, especially about the air connections.
    Best wishes.
    Roger and
    Jeanette

  • @nature_photography_yukon
    @nature_photography_yukon Месяц назад +16

    That's awesome Alina, Bulgaria looks beautiful!

  • @Vladimir-jc9xx
    @Vladimir-jc9xx Месяц назад +14

    Welcome to beautiful Bulgaria Alina! Your reasons are exactly matching all our reasons for moving from States to Bulgaria for an early retirement 2.5 years ago. We were not sure that we could afford an early retirement - so we were also considering a digital nomad route - but life is so cheap in Bulgaria that we managed to live just fine. We are also originally from Ukraine and agree that Cyrillic alphabet and language similarities making transition so much easier. So far are very happy about our decision. Alina all the best for the new and exiting chapter of your life

  • @fabobg
    @fabobg Месяц назад +33

    Добре дошла :)
    Makes me proud you choose Bulgaria of all places and I hope you're happy with that choice. It's not perfect, but I'm sure you've taken almost everything (important to you) into account. I actually started watching you right when you were in Bulgaria 4ish (?) years ago as you popped in my RUclips feed and been a fan of your content ever since. I really do hope you have a good experience in here. My judgement of life in Sofia can be harsh as a local, same as when you were talking about Toronto, it's a lot easier to critique when you lived here long enough, but looking objectively it's a great and a very safe place, especially if you have a good salary. You'll surely meet some rude jerks along the way, I especially sometimes have a hard time with how uncooperative the people can be, but my only advice as local is to remember that not everyone is like that.
    Do you have friends in Sofia or anybody local helping you with the move? If you need any help or information, don't be afraid to ask.

    • @AlinaMcleod
      @AlinaMcleod  Месяц назад +7

      Thank you so much, very kind of you to say! Yes, I expect there will be some bumps along the way but I think the fact that I will only be there about half the year will make the transition easier for me. Right now I do know a few friends in Sofia, but if you ever see me on the street, please come say hi!

    • @ZohaibKhan-ei6be
      @ZohaibKhan-ei6be Месяц назад +1

      ​@@AlinaMcleodam from Pakistan live in Saudi Arabia i want to move Bulgaria can you help me please

    • @Tmacs-yp6vv
      @Tmacs-yp6vv Месяц назад

      @@ZohaibKhan-ei6be pakipaki

    • @Ульяна-Орлова
      @Ульяна-Орлова Месяц назад

      Болгария, безусловно, хороший выбор. Есть чудесные города и места отдыха!

  • @standimitrov678
    @standimitrov678 29 дней назад +1

    Most important thing that you didn't mention is the personal security and low rates of crime. Bulgaria is really calm. Wish you all the best. You are welcome here and I am happy that you chose Bulgaria.

  • @darellnewsome4459
    @darellnewsome4459 Месяц назад +8

    So happy for you Alina and I do think it is a great decision and choice for you as you deserve only the best. Can't wait for your next video! Stay safe and well.

  • @vyaranedyalkova911
    @vyaranedyalkova911 Месяц назад +8

    As a Bulgarian I wish we to value the things we have and helped your choice a bit more! As a Sofia-born I do not even realize the city has so many advantages :) Welcome and enjoy y/our country!

    • @TheDoomsday120
      @TheDoomsday120 Месяц назад

      Like polluted air, traffic jams, homeless and mentally ill people.

    • @Ульяна-Орлова
      @Ульяна-Орлова Месяц назад +2

      И поэтому я вернулась на родину - в Россию. Тот, кто жил в другом месте, хорошо знает, что на родине всегда чувствуешь себя лучше всего. Но у меня были хорошие годы в вашей замечательной стране, поэтому я люблю и уважаю Болгарию и болгар. ❤

    • @xingbairong
      @xingbairong Месяц назад

      @@TheDoomsday120 To be fair what you are describing is pretty much all big cities around the world. I moved away from the capital 6-7 years ago and back then while it's true that there were homeless it wasn't to a point where they were all over the place, which I assume that's what you are saying. I doubt that in such a short time that has changed. Mentally ill also weren't abundant back then and while I'm sure there is an uptick since 2020, I doubt that it's to a point where it comes even remotely close to the major western capitals.

  • @vladimirgeorgiev7193
    @vladimirgeorgiev7193 Месяц назад +9

    Welcome to Bulgaria! Hopefully everything will work out as best as possible for you! Greetings from Varna, Bulgaria (on the Black Sea coast). Be patient, it will be worth it.

    • @Ульяна-Орлова
      @Ульяна-Орлова Месяц назад

      Я знаю твой город, потому что была очень близко - в другом большом морском городе! Я думаю, ты знаешь, о каком городе я говорю, ой.

  • @blossom1510
    @blossom1510 Месяц назад +5

    Alina,we follow you from Australia and really appreciate you sharing your very thorough choosing process and your very personal reasons with us. I really admire your independent spirit and thanks for sharing your travels and insights with us. May the blessings be upon you in manifesting your future.

  • @P-RJ7
    @P-RJ7 Месяц назад +7

    Fingers crossed for you mate!
    What an amazing spot to call home - Stay strong and it'll all fall into place - so incredibly proud of you!

  • @martin.meranzov
    @martin.meranzov Месяц назад +2

    I can't wait to follow your journey in Sofia, Bulgaria and every other place you will visit. A lot of Bulgarians don't understand why a foreign person would come and live in our country. But Bulgaria has so much to offer - beautiful places to visit, new culture to experience, people to meet, it's quite cheap to live a normal life as a foreigner in Bulgaria which is not the same for us locals (or at least a big percentage of us). I truly believe that you are making a good decision and I hope you enjoy your time in my city :)

  • @cianomalley7049
    @cianomalley7049 Месяц назад +10

    🫂 congratulations on your big move to Bulgaria 🇧🇬 🥹. So happy for you.

  • @mrmollergui1363
    @mrmollergui1363 Месяц назад +9

    I’ve been to Bulgaria and it’s a wonderful country. Veliko Tarnovo is my favourite city.

  • @preslav03
    @preslav03 Месяц назад +8

    Hey Alina, also another great thing about Bulgaria is that we have amazing weather - 4 seasons with good temperatures💙

  • @babiyarnazarismaily6207
    @babiyarnazarismaily6207 Месяц назад +34

    Russian language is formed after the so called old church bulgarian ,because bulgarian monks brought the cirilic alphabeth and church books in russia written all in bulgarian arround the 900s a.d. and so tk say russia is our bulgarian child.....a biiiiiig child

    • @MyApps-uf1dz
      @MyApps-uf1dz Месяц назад

      an arrogant child too, which has nearly forgotten its roots. But it's both Bulgarians' fault that they don't promote their culture and other people's fault that they never read anything and so how are they going to find where the Cyrillic alphabet came from?

    • @АлексейСлушко-о5ш
      @АлексейСлушко-о5ш Месяц назад +1

      ))))) смешная сказка

    • @АлексейСлушко-о5ш
      @АлексейСлушко-о5ш Месяц назад +1

      Это как украинцы Черное море выкопали, из той же серии

    • @whogg
      @whogg 29 дней назад +10

      @@АлексейСлушко-о5ш It's true, google it, Bulgaria was the biggest and most powerful Slavic empire in the 10th century during the rule of Simeon - it was the capitol of Slavic culture and the size of the empire was 8 times bigger than the current size.
      The Cyrillic script was developed in the First Bulgarian Empire during the 9th century by the disciples of the brothers Saints Cyril and Methodius. They created the Glagolitic alphabet, which was later adapted into Cyrillic by Bulgarian scholars. This script was then spread to other Slavic nations, including Russia, particularly as the influence of the Bulgarian Empire grew. By the 10th century, Cyrillic became the basis for the written language of the Russian Orthodox Church, and it eventually evolved into the modern Russian alphabet we know today.

    • @babiyarnazarismaily6207
      @babiyarnazarismaily6207 28 дней назад +4

      @@АлексейСлушко-о5ш no,no,you are just brainwashed and probably dont know about Google and internet,continue to be the clouns of Europe.....both ,Russia and serbia,we need comedians in this fast moving and boring world

  • @justdustino1371
    @justdustino1371 Месяц назад +11

    Bulgaria has an interesting history. Good luck on finalizing the immigration process! ❤
    I need to do a little research on Bulgarian history and see what interesting historical sites you can visit and show us.

    • @AlinaMcleod
      @AlinaMcleod  Месяц назад +5

      Thank you! Yes, Bulgaria has a very rich history with a lot to see and do.

    • @AnetaMihaylova-d6f
      @AnetaMihaylova-d6f Месяц назад

      ​@AlinaMcleod it doesn't have shit nowadays though. Be careful

    • @deadmansfire
      @deadmansfire 18 дней назад

      @@AnetaMihaylova-d6f weird comment. Plenty of see and do in Bulgaria. And it's pretty safe comparing to most places in the world. No Uber though and probably better to pay for private healthcare

    • @AnetaMihaylova-d6f
      @AnetaMihaylova-d6f 17 дней назад

      @deadmansfire I am Bulgarian so I should know better. The country is fucked !

  • @petercorcoran8217
    @petercorcoran8217 Месяц назад +10

    I realise I left Ireland 35 years ago and didn't tell the state I was leaving. Now that would seem like a peculiar thing to do for a Irish person. I have now put Bulgaria on my possible retirement plan and will visit soon.

    • @GregPeterson123
      @GregPeterson123 Месяц назад +1

      In the northeast in Bulgaria pretty much every town/village has British retirees. The roads are good, international airport nearby, seaside, resorts, yet you can find cheap houses in the towns around.

  • @zvezdelinpetrov630
    @zvezdelinpetrov630 Месяц назад +9

    I'm your fan since your last trip in Bulgaria. I hope and i know you will have a lot of fun, maybe some hard times too, but you will always find a people who would help you. Enjoy your time and Varna waiting you again :))

  • @desislava921
    @desislava921 23 дня назад +1

    Congrats! My husband from Luxembourg, I am Bulgarian, we live in Bulgaria 7 years already. Welcome to Bulgaria!

  • @ervinsmoviecorner8748
    @ervinsmoviecorner8748 Месяц назад +7

    It’s great to be back, Alina!❤

  • @foodyguy2451
    @foodyguy2451 23 дня назад +1

    Based on your decision to live in Sofia, my wife and I (Canadian living in Ohrid) are going to visit Sofia next week. We have been to most EE cities but not Sofia.
    But, your decision has got us curious about Sofia 😊

  • @vmorita
    @vmorita Месяц назад +13

    I'm so happy that you've found your happiness! :) Keep it up!

  • @best._.vibess
    @best._.vibess Месяц назад +12

    Your choice to move to Bulgaria is spot on! It’s truly one of the best places to live in the Balkans. The location is unbeatable for quick trips abroad, whether it’s a weekend getaway or even just an evening out. The services here are top-notch-high quality, fast, and still very affordable, which is hard to find in many other places. Plus, the fact that you can book a doctor’s appointment on the same day is amazing. And let’s not forget about the fresh veggies and fruits-they actually taste like they should! You’re in for a fantastic experience.🍀🍀

  • @MayZoe
    @MayZoe Месяц назад +8

    Sounds like a brilliant choice. Cheering you on and excited for you 💗💗💗

  • @tinkoeftimov9453
    @tinkoeftimov9453 Месяц назад +2

    Good luck Alina and welcome to Bulgaria!
    Hope you find lots of friends and have a great time and living!
    Me and my Ukranian wife will be returning there, too!

  • @davidellis5141
    @davidellis5141 Месяц назад +7

    Hi Alina ! Happy Autumn 🍂 🍁 & congratulations on relocating to Bulgaria 🇧🇬 😊. I've only been to Sofia briefly as part of a tour but it was a marvelous city & I remember it impressed in your videos. Hope you had a great Thanksgiving !

    • @AlinaMcleod
      @AlinaMcleod  Месяц назад +2

      Thank you and happy thanksgiving to you as well!

  • @gabriellagirardi4741
    @gabriellagirardi4741 Месяц назад +2

    Very happy for you Alina! Bulgaria must be really nice and also safe, then it offers spectacular locations, from the mountains to the Black Sea! Wish you all the best 🍀💕🪻

  • @uspolitics
    @uspolitics Месяц назад +5

    Girl, you look so happy, so relax! Wish you the best! Live the life!

  • @MartinMetodiev-rs4ci
    @MartinMetodiev-rs4ci 25 дней назад +1

    Glad to hear that you like it here in Bulgaria. Best of luck, Alina!

  • @vdawg2224
    @vdawg2224 Месяц назад +7

    Woohoo guessed right! Will be watching with interest how the move goes!

  • @jassenjj
    @jassenjj Месяц назад

    That's amazing :) I've been following you for more than 2 years and your choice is quite surprising. Welcome to Bulgaria, Alina!

  • @1AceHeart1
    @1AceHeart1 Месяц назад +3

    Wow, I saw some of your videos traveling the world, I saw some when you went trough Bulgaria as well, but to move to our country officially, thats great compliment!

  • @petarivanov6655
    @petarivanov6655 28 дней назад

    Welcome! Hope you have really great time here! :)

  • @nataliiahirka2416
    @nataliiahirka2416 Месяц назад +2

    Bulgaria is a beautiful country!!! Wish you all the best in the new country!!! Thank you for sharing. Удачі!!!! ❤

  • @stevo728822
    @stevo728822 Месяц назад +7

    I've enjoyed your analytical thought process to decide where to move to.

  • @GerganaIvanova_design
    @GerganaIvanova_design Месяц назад +2

    Wonderful choice Alina! I hope you're immigration process goes smoothly. The Slavic connection is not to be underestimated, it is at the heart of things even though it's sometimes ignored by us Slavs. I wish you a lovely what time in Bulgaria.

  • @melsvids73
    @melsvids73 Месяц назад +7

    I had a feeling you were going to choose Bulgaria! Good choice and great reasons..I am looking into getting my Greek citizenship through my parents..to spend more time and move to Europe in the future. Good luck on your future travels! 🇧🇬 🇪🇺

    • @AlinaMcleod
      @AlinaMcleod  Месяц назад +1

      Thank you! Yes, if you have that option you should absolutely do it!

  • @Sohailanam66
    @Sohailanam66 Месяц назад +1

    Hi Alina, this is Sohail, one of your big fans from Bangladesh.. It was great to meet you (with a big surprise) in Toronto Summer Garden...I would say, a lucky day and a special moment for me to be introduced to you. I have been watching all your episodes from 2022..Good Luck for your future life in Bulgaria and looking forward to seeing you exploring new places in years to come...🙏

  • @agentm83
    @agentm83 Месяц назад +4

    What I've learned with age and maturity is that listening to my intuition/gut feelings usually doesn't steer me wrong. The tricky part is just understanding what your intuition is trying to tell you.

  • @george35057
    @george35057 Месяц назад +1

    Welcome to Bulgaria! I have been watching your videos for the last few years and what a surprise to have youtube suggest this latest one to me.

  • @anne__peri
    @anne__peri Месяц назад +3

    I absolutely love Bulgaria. I just spent time there this summer and as soon as I got to Sofia, I knew I could live there. Tirana would be my 2nd choice as well!

  • @maryjt8277
    @maryjt8277 Месяц назад +1

    OMG, I'so happy to hear finally your choice and I'm kinda of sensed from the start,that it'll be Bulgaria ❤ I knew it!
    I wish you a lot of happiness, success and blessings here, sweet Alina🍀

  • @amymccoy8913
    @amymccoy8913 Месяц назад +14

    This is exciting news! My husband Jan and I are also moving to Plovdiv, Bulgaria, in early March. We are experiencing the same visa convention process as well. Congratulations!

    • @AlinaMcleod
      @AlinaMcleod  Месяц назад

      That's wonderful! Hope it works out for you guys!

  • @eharalampiev
    @eharalampiev 24 дня назад

    Welcome, Alina! I'm sure you will like it here. Bureaucracy is slow and unnerving, so please bear with them. I totally agree with all the things you said and I am sure you'll have a great time. Nature is beautiful if you like spending time outside! Sooo enjoy! 🫶

  • @obiwanbul
    @obiwanbul Месяц назад +7

    I was very recently in Sofia and was blown away by how good the Metro is. As long as you are within walking distance of one of the stations, you never have to worry about any other kind of transport to the airport, nor the bus/train station. Also to note, you don't need to purchase those subway tickets you showed, you can just swipe your card at the little gates and they will charge you 1,60 BGN automatically. :)

    • @AlinaMcleod
      @AlinaMcleod  Месяц назад +1

      Yeah the public transit is honestly fantastic there! We have way more issues here in Toronto lol

  • @mirabatalov1376
    @mirabatalov1376 28 дней назад +1

    Welcome to Bulgaria ❤ If you visit Plovdiv ,will be happy to meet you 🍸

  • @kirilbachvarov
    @kirilbachvarov Месяц назад +3

    Добре дошла! :)

  • @РусскийМужик
    @РусскийМужик Месяц назад +15

    I live in Bulgaria from 2016.

  • @braziliaan
    @braziliaan Месяц назад +6

    I have been to Sofia and I totally understand your reasons to move there. The metro stations are among the cleanest I have seen. If you earn your money abroad then it is maybe the ideal destination for the reasons you mentioned in the video.

  • @JojoJojo-qr5ye
    @JojoJojo-qr5ye Месяц назад +2

    Best of luck in Bulgaria, welcome !

  • @jarmilastorie7415
    @jarmilastorie7415 Месяц назад +4

    Wish you all the best Alina! Love your videos!!

  • @babiyarnazarismaily6207
    @babiyarnazarismaily6207 Месяц назад +16

    Cirilic alphabeth and the title tzar originates from 9th century first bulgarian empire(681-1018a.d.)

    • @CarolA-xe5oq
      @CarolA-xe5oq 28 дней назад

      Facts! Unfortunately many people call it “the Russian alphabet” which is so sad

    • @ivaningbg-73
      @ivaningbg-73 25 дней назад

      @@CarolA-xe5oq , some idiots call them Macedonian letters :)

    • @CarolA-xe5oq
      @CarolA-xe5oq 25 дней назад

      @ Macedonian ? I am sure nobody believes that, probably only Macedonians, because they are delusional and create fake history. They don’t even have a language, that’s a Bulgarian dialect what they are speaking 😅

  • @Saha9800
    @Saha9800 Месяц назад +6

    I went to Varna, Bulgaria as a tourist many years ago and I loved the touristy city. I had very good time there.

  • @emilblagoychev2786
    @emilblagoychev2786 27 дней назад +1

    Welcome!!=)

  • @sask99
    @sask99 Месяц назад +4

    Thanks for sharing your journey Alina. I'm in the middle of a similar juncture. Canadian, western Ukrainian heritage, lived and studied in Russia years ago, and going on 10 years with residecy in Central America. But I'm now middle age so close friendships and culture are pulling me back to eastern europe. Like you, I was impressed with Albania, just how open they were during the lockdowns, but language would prevent me from ever living there. I'm now proceeding with permanent residency in the one country I don't think you've mentioned, a place in the bad books with many in the west, but where language and culture are familiar and where the people are incredibly kind and welcoming. Anyway, I'll keep following your journey and see how things go for you. All the best.

    •  Месяц назад +1

      come to Macedonia mate

    • @ktrimbach5771
      @ktrimbach5771 Месяц назад +1

      🇷🇺 is definitely the best place to move to currently

  • @OhShunz
    @OhShunz 26 дней назад +1

    So super excited for your continued journey and adventures!!!

  • @Heatherengelsman
    @Heatherengelsman Месяц назад +33

    Sending you best wishes 😊 we love Bulgaria 🇧🇬 also. Spent 3 months there last year. I miss the Banitza from serdika Station .

    • @chewylandlive
      @chewylandlive Месяц назад +1

      I know exactly what you're talking about...

  • @elitsalyubomirova4916
    @elitsalyubomirova4916 Месяц назад +2

    Hahah, I knew it, I don't know how but from the moment you announced that you are moving to Eastern Europe, I just knew it. Some kind of 6th sense perhaps. Welcome to Bulgaria, again! 😍

  • @J10044
    @J10044 Месяц назад +5

    Smart choice. I'm also moving back to Bulgaria. If more people come there is the risk of the small country being overrun as has happened with Lisbon, Barcelona, Amsterdam and before that with Venice. Prices will rise then too and the locals will become grumpy. But for now, it seems a good choice, if you want to live in Europe.

  • @ShazbatJones253
    @ShazbatJones253 26 дней назад

    Good luck with the move! It's our 8th anniversary of emigrating here today 💜 love it here 💜🇧🇬

  • @fanaticjin
    @fanaticjin Месяц назад +4

    What a charming young lady. Welcome to Bulgaria!

  • @vasilena85
    @vasilena85 Месяц назад +1

    I'm so happy for you, Alina! I hope everything goes well for your visa as soon as possible and welcome to my country! :) Поздрави!